Ugh, flu shot yesterday and I feel yucky today.

[rgG]

Just coming here for a little pity party, lol.
I had my first “over 65” version of the flu shot yesterday about 4:00pm, and I feel yucky today.
I don’t remember the lower dose one last year making me feel bad, but I am achy and have had tummy issues all day.
I would love to take an NSAID pain reliever, but they aren’t recommended as they can supposedly affect the efficacy of the vaccine. Boo.
It even says that taking Tylenol is not recommended, but that it might be better than an NSAID.
I guess I will tough it out and hope I feel better tomorrow.
The latest Covid booster also made me feel bad for a day.

[Michael]

Yeah, the first over-65 I had was pretty miserable. The 4th one I had 2 weeks ago just gave me a sore arm for a day. I don't think I've developed some sort of tolerance to it. Maybe it's a different formulation or maybe my expectation that it was tougher made it more tolerable. My COVID bivalent on Thursday made me grumpy as heck Friday. But I didn't feel too bad--except when my dear wife decided she had enough of me being grumpy!

Hope you wake up tomorrow feeling better.

[Todd's keyboard]

Sorry to hear that. My experience has been a bit better.

Went in Friday for a 1:35 appointment. Saw a large line outside the clinic as a I drove past (about ten minutes early). By the time I walked up—after parking—it was announced that 1:35ers could go right in.

Waited indoors in a small line as each individual was checked for proper name, address, birthdate, and phone number. (This was in Victoria—with a fairly high senior population—including me.) The woman was very understanding as I explained I never called my own cell phone and didn't know it.

Another few minutes to be seated with a nurse who, again, reviewed my name and age. After providing my birthdate—and aware their is a seniors' vaccine she asked, "So that makes you a ...?"

My response, "A Virgo," did not prevent me from being Quadrivalented.

No abreactions to speak of. Oh, and when I inquired as to the best choice for after-vaccine recovery, she immediately answered, "Chocolate, of course."

Todd's medically-certified board

[rgG]

It makes me feel better to know I am not the only one to have ever felt bad from it.

[mattkime]

I’m not 100% on this but I think if you’re feeling shit then it’s okay to take something. I suspect they don’t want you to take it preemptively or for a small ache.

[rgG]

mattkime wrote:
I’m not 100% on this but I think if you’re feeling shit then it’s okay to take something. I suspect they don’t want you to take it preemptively or for a small ache.

Yeah, if I get to feeling worse, I may take something, whether or not it affects the efficacy, lol.

[Todd's keyboard]

After the vaccination, I got an e-mail from my health provider with a link to some follow-up information. (see below)

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TIPS FOR SIDE EFFECTS
Painful areas: apply a cool damp cloth or a wrapped ice pack.
Discomfort from side effects: take medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®). ASA (e.g., Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years
of age. If you are pregnant, do not take ibuprofen (Advil®). Treat discomfort or fever with Tylenol® instead.
Most side effects are not serious and should go away on their own.
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Todd's the key is Frank board

[ka jowct]

Sorry to hear this. I have an appointment for a flu shot and the COVID booster on Wednesday.

[rgG]

Thanks for that info.
I did an at home Covid test, just in case, and it was negative, so probably just vaccine reaction.
Hopefully I will be better in the morning. Fingers crossed.

[anonymouse1]

Got bivalent COVID booster and Flu the same day. No problems; easier than prior COVID shots.